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MP @mapp.bsky.social · Mar 16
A reminder in dark times: kindness, mercy, decency, and respect towards the least of us enrages Trumpists. It burns them. It’s like a mirror that shows them how they fall short of humanity.

Kindness and decency towards the people Trumpists hate is not just right; it torments Trumpists.
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As freezing temps & power outages strain Kyiv’s infrastructure, hospitals in the Ukrainian capital are facing one of the hardest stretches of winter. WCK is delivering wood pellets to help heat hospitals, ensuring patients receiving emergency & cardiac care are not left in the cold. #ChefsForUkraine
February 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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it is actually cold as shit here

the top step of my wooden back deck *in oakland* had a(n admittedly thin) layer of ice on it this morning

we are not built for this
February 18, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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Donna Lowe, volunteer and foster coordinator for the Pearl River County SPCA, said the stations could dramatically shorten how long some animals stay in the shelter.
Pearl River County Introduces Microchip Stations to Reunite Lost Pets Faster
Pearl River County residents who find a lost pet now have a way to immediately check for a microchip thanks to two public microchip scanning stations.
buff.ly
February 18, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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Accumulating hail mixed with sleet in Danville along Camino Tassajara. Temperature quickly dropped from the low 40s to upper 30s on the drive home. Feels like I’m back in Tahoe! @nbcbayarea NWSBayArea 2/17/2026
February 18, 2026 at 5:31 AM
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Just some unbelievable snowfall rates along I-80 over Donner Summit earlier this afternoon.
February 17, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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here’s what happened after Colbert was ordered by CBS not to air an interview with Texas state rep James Talarico, and banned from providing a link to the interview on his YouTube channel. they will simply never understand the streisand effect. (gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/b...)
February 17, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Wheeeeee
Low-end chance of tornadoes and severe wind gusts along the California coast today. #CAwx
The Storm Prediction Center issues Day 1 Convective Outlook (Max Risk: Marginal) at Feb 17, 16:31z Link
February 17, 2026 at 6:57 PM
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The Old Clam House opened in 1861 and is the only restaurant in its original location (Tadich Grill nor Sam’s Grill can not lay claim as they’ve both moved over the years). The oldest restaurants list of America, we have three of them.

www.sfcityguides.org
February 17, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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I don’t think anyone acquainted with the Epstein files can deny that the Republican Party is sincerely committed to putting children to work.
Florida AG James Uthmeier: "We need to focus on getting people into the workforce even earlier. We passed legislation last year to help high school students get their hands dirty and get on job sites more quickly."
February 17, 2026 at 4:36 PM
The Giants are going to regret this.
🤖 Bob Nightengale 🔁 by Justice delos Santos

First baseman Dominic Smith finds job with Atlanta, signing one-year minor-league contract
February 17, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Shot: Colbert explaining to his audience last night that the Trump administration ordered him not to air an interview with Texas Democrat and Senate candidate James Talarico - or even mention his name. (Scroll to 1:30) youtu.be/oh7DPSP65JA
Why CBS Didn't Broadcast Stephen Colbert's Interview With James Talarico
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
youtu.be
February 17, 2026 at 3:01 PM
February 17, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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Faced with a budget deficit of up to $400 million, BART officials are weighing plans to close stations and eviscerate service. The cuts would wreak havoc on the Bay Area real estate market.
Bay Area home prices soar near BART. What happens if stations close?
Faced with a budget deficit of up to $400 million, BART officials are weighing plans to close stations and eviscerate service. The cuts would wreak havoc on the Bay Area real estate market.
bit.ly
February 17, 2026 at 2:30 PM
uh huh, I think I have a new favorite Giant!
ah okay NOW i understand why harrison bader is so popular 🍑🍑🍑
February 17, 2026 at 3:12 AM
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A hacker named Vincenzo Iozzo shares with Epstein a rumor that Peter Thiel was "bankrolling" the neo-Nazi white supremacist hacker troll known as "weev."

Conversation is about financial strategies and "currencies."
A strange find from the Epstein files:

A hacker named Vincenzo Iozzo shares with Epstein a rumor that Peter Thiel was "bankrolling" the neo-Nazi white supremacist hacker troll known as "weev."

Conversation is about financial strategies and "currencies."

www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
February 17, 2026 at 12:12 AM
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Does that seem fair to you?
February 16, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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February 16, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Happy Lunar New Year.
February 16, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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Jazz OTD: Frank Sinatra recorded a handful of tracks for his classic album "In the Wee Small Hours" on February 16, 1955, including this rendition of Duke Ellington's "Mood Indigo." #jazzsky
Mood Indigo (Remastered 1998)
YouTube video by Frank Sinatra - Topic
www.youtube.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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Hello everyone! I am working on something and could use your help. If you pay for Claude code, please type npx ccusage@latest into your terminal and send me a screenshot of your usage from the last month, along with your level of subscription ($20/100/200). I would be so grateful!
February 14, 2026 at 10:02 PM
You never know what someone else thinks is a grocery hauler (farmers market spot).
February 16, 2026 at 4:26 AM
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On this day in 1970, "Everyday People" by Sly & the Family Stone hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, celebrating diversity, unity, and the beauty of individuality. With its infectious groove and uplifting message, this timeless anthem reminds us that we're all in this together.
February 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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‘Nice shoes, mate’: we road test the brick-shaped £199 Lego Crocs
‘Nice shoes, mate’: we road test the brick-shaped £199 Lego Crocs
Lego and Crocs have joined forces to create oversized Lego-shaped shoes. Are they as ridiculous as they sound? We sent our most podophilic writer to find out
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Useful
Thread of some services/software I'm using instead of various billionaire-owned surveillance/fascist/"A.i." trash products:

For my newsletters, @buttondown.com. Does the job! Great customer service - usually get personalized responses within 24 hours. (Never gonna join Substack.)
February 15, 2026 at 4:15 AM